People associated with Christmas

Jewish client king who, according to the Gospels, ordered the mass murder of infants

74-4 BCE

Roman emperor, whose census was the reason for the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem

63 BCE - 14 CE

The holiday is celebrated in his honor

4 BCE - 33 CE

Gift-bringer in the Netherlands and the real-life inspiration for Santa Claus

270-343

Bishop of Caesarea who brings gifts to Greek kids every New Year's Eve

330-379

Catholic saint who is considered the inventor of the Nativity scene

1181-1226

Composer of a famous Christmas Oratorio

1685-1750

German-born queen who introduced the Christmas tree tradition on the British Isles

1744-1818

Author of "A Christmas Carol"

1812-1870

Confederate soldier best known as the writer of "Jingle Bells"

1822-1893

Russian composer who wrote the ballet "The Nutcracker"

1840-1893

American cartoonist credited with designing the modern appearance of Santa Claus (and also the Republican Party's elephant)

1840-1902

Director of the Christmas classic "It's a Wonderful Life"

1897-1991

Singer of "White Christmas", the world's best-selling single

1903-1977

Author of the classic children's book "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"

1904-1991

Afro-American original singer of the often covered "Santa Baby"

1927-2008

His 1957 Christmas album remains the most successful Christmas album to this day.

1935-1977

"Ghostbusters" star who played an 80s version of Ebenezer Scrooge

* 1950

Person who gives the "Urbi et Orbi" blessing every year on Christmas Day (Name the incumbent)

* 1955

Actor of John McClane, who spends his Christmas with fighting terrorists in a scyscraper

* 1955

Filmmaker who was involved in the production of the Christmas films "Gremlins", "Home Alone", "Christmas with the Kranks" and "The Christmas Chronicles" and also directed the first two "Harry Potter" films

* 1958

Her song "All I Want for Christmas Is You" became the most successful Christmas song in the US

* 1969

Canadian singer whose album "Christmas" is the most successful Christmas album since the year 2000

* 1975

Played Kevin in the "Home Alone" films

* 1980